Be Strong, Geum-soon
I am not lonely, because I have a dream
And I won't give up
How did Joo-young do?
< Episode 42 >
She did OK.
She got the pressure points right.
But she was too gentle.
What about Geum-soon?
She didn't do very well either.
She pulled my hair twice, and didn't rinse it properly.
But she's so into it.
I can feel her sincerity. She really wants to please the customer.
She'll make people feel good.
What do you think? She'll need training.
Sorry we took so long.
We had a long chat.
Neither of you was perfect.
Joo-young has the skills, but is too gentle.
Geum-soon has the touch, but not the skills.
But you both have potential, so we'll let you both pass.
- Thank you, Mrs. Oh. - Thank you.
Thank you.
You both made a strong start. Congratulations, and work hard.
Thank you, Mrs. Oh. And Ms. Yoon.
Thank you.
Geum-soon.
You're too strong.
Do you know how many times you pulled my hair?
Yes, I felt it too.
My heart sank every time you grimaced.
You noticed that?
Of course.
I'll practice hard and work much harder.
Thank you.
Hello? Granny, I made it.
I passed. For the first time in my life.
I passed the test. Your jinxed granddaughter passed.
What, you passed?
Of course I'm happy. Well done. I knew you'd manage.
Great people take time to grow.
It means you'll become a great person.
Now it's your turn to shine.
Well done, well done.
I feel like jumping for joy to hear you sound so happy.
Tell her to come and pick up Hwee-sung.
No, it's nothing. She didn't say anything.
It's not nothing. Tell her to hurry.
Why you...
No, she... She said congratulations.
Yes.
No need to hurry back. Take your time.
Hwee-sung's fast asleep anyway.
OK...
Tae-wan, come here.
Yes?
Take this into Shi-wan's room.
Just let him sleep.
He needs to eat or he'll get weaker.
He should take something for his fever.
Wait, I forgot something.
Shi-wan. You're going out?
Yes.
Tae-wan, let's go to...
You're not feeling any better?
Gosh, you're seriously ill.
Tae-wan, take me to a hospital.
Shi-wan.
- Shi-wan, stand up. - Shi-wan.
- What's going on? - How sick are you?
He's boiling up.
Shi-wan, what's wrong? Shi-wan, wake up!
We should take him to a hospital.
He has a serious fever too.
Why'd he say he'd be OK? Give him a piggyback ride.
I'll take him out, you start the car.
- OK, wait, the car keys... - Dad, help him up first.
Right, OK.
Shi-wan, wake up. Honey, what's wrong with him?
It's over there, the ER's over there.
- OK. - Hurry.
Acute enteritis?
But he was just fine even yesterday.
You idiot. Getting sick over some woman.
Watch what you say around him.
The doctor himself said it was either a shock or too much stress.
What else would he have to get stressed over?
He hasn't been getting any sleep.
If only he'd just tell us. Why is he keeping it to himself?
I'm beginning to hate that Ha Sung-ran woman.
You know anything?
Shi-wan's too kind to dump anyone. She obviously ditched him.
I just told you to watch what you say.
I'm angry. What a moron.
How dare you!
How could he let her dump him?
He's smart, handsome, and has a steady job.
Even a jobless jerk like me never got dumped. Why should he?
Tae-wan.
Honey, you'll wake him. Tae-wan, you be quiet too.
Sit down, both of you.
Come on, let's go home.
We can't leave him here.
You want all 3 of us to stay?
He needs some rest. Tae-wan can stay with him.
I'll stay till he wakes up.
Your staying here won't help a bit.
Yes, go home.
You need crutches to move around.
Shi-wan will feel bad to see you here.
Go.
I feel so bad.
When did you get here?
Your cell phone's never on.
Are you in surgery 24 / 7?
It was off?
Hello. You know me, right?
Yes.
Is he still busy? Or can he take me out?
I don't trust him. He always says he's busy.
Hey.
Let's go. I'm free.
Check the surgery schedule, then go home. See you.
I said let's go.
Are you drunk?
What's wrong?
You think I'm drunk?
Don't be silly.
You're not drunk.
What's wrong?
Sit up straight.
How strange.
Why won't you look me in the eyes?
Buy me a drink.
Jung-wan!
Jung-wan! I passed!
I passed the test!
People say washing hair is easy, but I feel so happy!
Guess why.
Because I'm proud of myself.
I feel like I deserve to be a mom now.
I used to worry that Hwee-sung might ask why I'm not good at anything.
But now I feel great.
I feel like I can accomplish anything.
Jung-wan! I'll work hard, for your sake.
I'll work really hard!
It tastes good. Mr. Noh will love it.
Where is everyone? I should call...
Hye-mi, I'll make you pay tomorrow.
Sir. Ma'am. I've been waiting for you.
You're home.
What's all this about?
I passed the shampooing test today. So I decided to celebrate with you.
You did all this over a silly shampooing test?
Anyone can wash hair.
- It's more than that. I have to... - Whatever.
No one's in the mood to celebrate over something like that.
Can't you tell we're all upset?
Clear the table. Soju? On a day like this?
Is something wrong?
We took Shi-wan to the hospital. He has a bad stomach virus.
Shi-wan? Is he seriously ill?
He'll be there for a few days.
- Then it's serious. - Yes.
And you want to celebrate because you got to wash hair?
When you could've done the laundry instead?
I'm sorry, I didn't know...
Hwee-sung's dirty socks are on the floor.
And the bathroom floor is slippery. I nearly fell down again.
Mr. Noh hasn't eaten yet. Set the table for him.
OK.
Tae-wan's staying with him then?
Yes.
Will Shi-wan get well in a few days?
I guess.
Should I make him something?
He can't eat anything.
You can't eat if you have enteritis?
We should wait until he feels better.
Then I'll wait till he comes home.
The squid is nice and spicy. Try some.
So we get to celebrate instead.
Why is he in the hospital? Does he get sick often?
No, he's really healthy. I've never even seen him sneeze.
Even healthy people sometimes get seriously ill.
Your Korean pancakes are fantastic.
You made us a treat last time, and these aren't bad at all either.
- Tasty, huh? - Yes.
Why?
Nah, it's nothing.
Auntie, would you be interested in working at a hospital cafeteria?
Of course. You know of an opening?
It's not confirmed, but I saw a notice earlier.
The doctor saw me staring at it and offered to ask the head cook.
Really?
My goodness... I told you he was a living Buddha.
Why is he being so good to us?
It's not confirmed, but I think you might get the job.
I hope she does. It'll guarantee a steady income.
I thought the same thing.
It's hard, always trying to look for a job.
When will you find out?
He'll call... My cell phone... He might have called already.
Geum-ah, lend me your phone.
Hello?
Hello, sir, it's Geum-soon. I'm sorry to call you so late.
Hello, Geum-soon.
I called you earlier. Your phone was off.
I see.
Yes, that's why I called.
Your auntie was it?
Yes, they want her to start 2 days from today.
Really? 2 days from today?
She got the job?
Gosh.
Yes. Thank you, sir. Thank you so much.
Yes, bye. Thank you.
I got the job?
Yes, you did. You can start in 2 days.
What good news.
That doctor's such a nice man.
And thank you too, Geum-soon.
You should thank her, of course you should.
That's what I just did.
So why are you making a face?
Granny.
My face always has this look.
That's true. She doesn't express her feelings much.
You're right. She only has one look.
What's that? What's that look?
Should I tell you? You have this horrible look.
See? That's the look.
Geum-ah, get her a mirror.
She has to see it to believe me.
There's that saying too. ''Know thyself.''
- You're so funny. - What's so funny?
Fill it up.
Watch it.
Slow down, OK?
Eun-jin found out that we're half-sisters.
How strange.
I know life lets us down every now and then.
But this was unexpected.
I thought she'd suffer for a while.
And that I'd get to comfort her like a good elder sister should.
It didn't happen?
Nope.
She told me to treat her mom with respect.
Her eyes were... She looked scary.
She told me not to be rude.
You have a smart sister.
She must've thought you were out of line.
She's a kid. Why let it get to you?
I hate you. What a jerk.
Eun-joo.
My falling for you made you so arrogant.
You think you're all that.
So what if you're a handsome doctor?
I've seen better-looking guys. And I hate doctors, OK?
I'm sick of doctors!
You're drunk.
Let's go.
But...
what I hate the most is...
the fact that I love you.
I hate myself. I really hate myself.
I'm sorry I called you over. I should visit your place sometimes.
I don't mind coming by.
Here.
It's good for people with thin hair.
Wash your hair with this, and it will keep it from falling out.
Thank you so much, Mrs. Oh.
Thank you.
Where's yours?
I have to watch what I eat.
I'm so sorry. I'm getting so forgetful these days.
I understand.
I used to end up in the ER after drinking too much water.
I used to envy you so much.
A kind husband, 2 lovely daughters, and the riches too.
I thought you had it all. I guess the gods are fair after all.
Please don't get me wrong. I meant...
I know what you mean.
- Have some. - Thanks.
- Bye.
Eun-joo, you're home. Get out.
Eun-joo.
Where am I?
Hey, hey...
We're home? I don't want to go in.
- I won't... - Don't be silly.
Come on.
- Let go, I'm not going home. - Come on.
I won't. I said no.
I invited you over to discuss our children's future.
Our children's future?
Yes. You know Eun-joo and Jae-hee have been dating...
Let go!
- Let me go. - Don't be silly!
- I don't want to go home. - Eun-joo.
Jae-hee.
Mom.
I'm sorry, she's a bit drunk.
She's very drunk.
Mrs. Oh.
What are you doing here?
Where did you take her?
Eun-joo, you should sit down.
- Take her to the sofa. - Sure.
- Let's go sit down. - Let go.
No, I said no.
Stepmom.
Where's Eun-jin?
I asked where she is.
Tell her to come down. I'll teach her a lesson.
Eun-joo.
Sorry, Jae-hee. Take her upstairs.
Let me go, I'm not drunk.
See? I'm not drunk at all.
A glass of wine would do you in, but I can drink a whole bottle.
Eun-joo.
What's going on?
Dad, you're home.
Jae-hee.
Your favorite professor just walked in.
Why'd you let her drink so much?!
I'm sorry.
Honey, don't yell at him.
Saw that? My stepmom acts like an angel in front of him.
She's always so kind and gentle in front of him.
My dear old dad can't get enough of her.
He loves her to pieces.
I should learn a thing or two from her.
- And be nice to you... - Go to your room.
Now!
You monster.
You got remarried a year after mom died!
- Shut up! - What did you say?!
I went through a lot because my mom died?!
Honey!
Honey.
Eun-joo, are you OK? Stand up.
Let go!
Go to your room. Right now!
It's me.
How is he?
He's asleep?
Yes, he needs all the sleep he can get.
You'll spend the night there? Is the sofa long enough? You're tall.
I know, it's just for a few days.
I'll call again tomorrow.
Shi-wan's OK?
- Not that. - Then?
Let's use the new duvet.
Let's use this for now. It still gets cold at night.
It's up to you. I don't mind.
Don't worry too much.
It's just a stomach virus. Shi-wan could do with some rest.
I should've taken better care of him.
We should've married him off earlier.
I left him alone thinking he'd take care of himself.
We can't force him to get married.
We don't even know what happened.
Tae-wan's right. He broke up with her.
He got dumped.
I've lost track of everything ever since Jung-wan died.
I forgot about marrying Shi-wan off.
It wasn't just you. We all did, even Shi-wan himself.
I feel so bad about it.
Stop thinking about that.
Get in bed. It's not like Shi-wan is dying.
It's the first time he's made me worry.
I guess parents are meant to worry.
He always made me happy and proud.
Don't worry, just smile
Look around you
You're surrounded by people
Who love you as you are
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you
When things get tough
Don't suffer alone
Now you have someone with you
Someone who loves you